上海市上海中学2025-2026学年高二上学期期末考试英语试卷

上海中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 英语试题 高二班 学号」 姓名 成绩」 I.Listening Comprehension Section A Directions:In Section A,you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper,and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.A.Professor. B.Nurse. C.Librarian. D.Physician. 2.A.A school trip. B.An old photo. C.Jenny's hairstyle.D.A school uniform. 3.A.At a friend's house.B.At a grocery store.C.At a music festival.D.At a restaurant. 4.A.Because she needs to revise her paper. B.Because she prefers to stay at home C.Because she is on a tight schedule. D.Because she is not feeling well. 5.A.She missed her friends. B.She thinks she's catching another cold. C.She likes tomato sauce. D.She has a lot of work to make up. 6.A.Change the meeting time. B.Check on Alice's situation. C.Keep waiting until Alice comes. D.Text Alice to discuss the weather. 7.A.Tom's speed in submitting essays is impressive. B.Tom often overlooks important details. C.Tom has a good habit in submitting essays. D.Tom is a role model for time management. 8.A.Looking for a job B.Checking the brochure. C.Asking for information. D.Making an appointment 9.A.Exciting. B.Curious. C.Supportive. D.Doubtful. 10.A.She expects the man to pay for the meal. B.She is willing to pay her share. C.She thinks she was not treated well. D.She is indifferent about how to pay. Section B Directions:In Section B,you will hear two short passages and one longer conversation,and you will be asked three questions on each of the passages and the conversation.The passages and the conversation will be read 1 twice,but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question,read the four possible answers on your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 11.A.Less than 1 gram.B.About 5 grams. C.More than 6 grams..D.About 17 grams. 12.A.Because processed foods offer low nutritional value. B.Because mass production is required for these foods. C.Because it's hard to know how much salt you're consuming. D.Because processed foods are generally more expensive. 13.A.The importance of controlling salt intake. B.The history of salt preservation. C.The salt consumption habits in various regions.D.The recommendations on daily salt intake. Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. 14.A.She wants her dog to have social interactions. B.She wants her dog to earn money for her. C.She doesn't have enough space at home for her dog. D.She doesn't have time to walk her dog every day. 15.A.They make customers buy expensive pet supplies. B.They charge customers a fee to interact with the pets. C.They only welcome pets whose owners work there. D.They focus primarily on providing services for pets. 16.A.Pets in China are becoming more expensive to own. B.Pet cafes in China will soon replace traditional cafes. C.More pets in China are expected to take jobs in pet cafes. D.More people are turning to pets for companionship. Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. T7:A.The airport and downtown. B.The major attractions in the city. C.The five main areas of New York. D.The different subway lines. 18.A.$2.75. B.$30. C.$35. D.$55. 19.A.The metro card. B.The bus plus pass. C.The city pass. D.The flexi pass. 20.A.He prefers to travel by bus. B.He plans to visit New York alone. C.He is on a strict budget. D.He has never visited New York before. II.Grammar and Vocabulary Section A Directions:Beneath each of the following sentences there are four choices marked A,B,C and D.Choose the answer that best completes the sentence. 21.Sorry,I'm occupied at the moment,so I distribute the leaflets. A.can but B.cannot but C.can't choose but D.can't help 22.-How did you like the solo concert of that famous singer last night? -Well,it worse. A.couldn't be B.cannot be C.couldn't have been D.might not have been 23.The convict insisted that he innocent and that he set free immediately. A.be;should be B.was;was C.be;was D.was;be 24 John used to be a timid boy and _say what he thought in front of his classmates. A.dared not to B.not dared C.didn't dare D.doesn't dare 25.Citizens have been repeatedly warned to avoid the city center this weekend,but there is none so deaf as those who hear. A.won't B.can't C.shan't D.may not 26.-Joseph in the dancing competition yesterday,but he tripped on a rock and had his leg broken last week. -What a pity！If only he more careful. A.was to participate;had been B.was to have participated;were C.was to participate;were D.was to have participated;had been 27.You've looked everywhere for your ID card.It's not in your wallet,in your locker,nor in the classroom. You must have left it at home this morning, A.isn't it B.haven't you C.didn't you D.mustn't you 28. you will find it impossible to make head or tail of what he is saying. A.Try as you may B.May you try C.As you may try D.Try though may you 29.Look!On the chair over there his new trousers that he bought at the new shopping mall. A.is hanged B.are hanging C.hangs D.hung 30.Clinton believes free trade spurs economic growth, do many economists and business leaders. A.which B.but C.as D.and 31.Hardly when to her daily work. A.the confetti(五彩纸屑)from the celebrations had settled;had she to return B.had the confetti from the celebrations settled;she had to return C.had settled the confetti from the celebrations;did she have to return D.did the confetti from the celebrations settle;she had to return 32.Not long ago its Waterloo during discussions with the trade unions. A.did the government meet B.did meet the government C.has the government met D.the government met 33.I can remember very few occasions he had to cancel his performances because of ill health. A.when B.that C.which D.where 34.Mount l ewrorobi. two strutovolennoes,Lakl-Lakl and Perempunn, on the remote hekoesian island of Flors. A.consisting of sits l且.made up of altting C.conalated of Is seated D.making up of:scated 35.What tasks to someone who (s Jolning the team for the flrat tme? A.do you suggest to assign B.dlo you auggest be asslgned C.yon suggest should be assigned D.should you suggoat nre asaigned 36.Charlie is longing to have the snme na Jullet,to be as self-possesaed as she is on almost all 00is. A.comprehension B、orrrspondence C.consclousness D.composure 37.The voluntary muscles are by the parts of the brnin known as the corobral motor cortex. A.rquesred B.regulated C.related D.raised 38.According to the analy'sis of senior fd manngers foousing on long-term investmont,shares are likely to all other mainstrenm investments. A.highlight 3、outperform C.donate D.doliver 39.As part of the community's tradition.the story is by word of mouth from generation to generation、 A.handed over B.handed in C.handed down D.handed out 40.The mayor's speech has an angry response from both politfeal parties. A.prompted B.supplied C.tracked D.delivered Seerion B Directions:Complete the following passage by using the words in the bac.Each word can only be used once. Note that there is one word more than you need. A references B.detailed C.insight D.gaps invisible AB.equivalent AC.conditioned AD,additions AR.celebrntes BC.charged BD.appreciate Why the Limits of Langnnge Are the LImits of the World I think a foreign language class should be offered in every school,but not just teaching one foreign language-it should be tons of them.The idea would be to learn words from all different languages that lack an English41.These words would fill the gaps in our language,offering42 into what other cultures have noticed that we may have overlooked.This was the inspiration behind my podcast Fihy W'onds forSnow,which43 the idea that Inuit langunges have multiple words for snow. Language shapes how we think and experience the world,and the principle applies universally.The more words we have for something,the more attention we pay to it,and the more 44 our understanding becomes.By expanding our vocabulary,cspecially with wonis that don't exist in English,we expand our capacity to notice and45 the world around us. In the podcast,I explore these linguistic46,or"lacunae,"and the words that could fill them.Here are a few that I especially like. Niksen (Dutch):The Art of Doing Nothing In our world,where productivity is often the highest virtue,the idea of doing nothing can seem shameful. We are 47 to feel guilty if we aren't constantly checking off to-do lists or maximizing every moment. But in Dutch culture,niksen offers a different perspective.It is the art of doing nothing without guilt-of simply existing in a state of rest,allowing the mind and body to reset. Ha'aha'a (Hawaiian):Humility Through Interdependence In a society that often 48 individual achievement,the Hawaiian word ha'aha'a offers a profound contrast.This form of humility arises from a deep awareness of our interdependence.In Hawaiian culture, people understand no one achieves anything alone-we are all interconnected.To practice ha'aha'a is to recognize that we are part of a greater whole. These words have become more than vocabulary 49 for me.They've made me think differently. Without them,some concepts can remain 50or under-appreciated.Language doesn't just help us describe reality-it helps us see it.By learning the untranslatable,we might learn to live a little differently. Section C Directions:For each blank in the following passage there are four words or phrases marked A,B,C and D. Fill in each blank with the word or phrase that best fits the context. Stop Asking "Am I Bilingual?"and Ask This Instead Most people think of bilingualism as an either/or proposition:You either sound native in two languages or you are not bilingual.But that narrow definition 51 millions of people who navigate life in multiple languages,each in their own way.I believe bilingualism is a spectrum and that understanding different types of bilingualism means not letting language 52you. My niece understood everything her grandmother said in Spanish but 53 to speak it.Why?At a family gathering,an aunt had laughed at her pronunciation in front of everyone,so she never tried again. Language is deeply tied to identity.When someone criticizes how we speak,it feels like54of who we are.For receptive bilinguals,who already feel 55 about their speaking abilities,correction doesn't motivate improvement;it confirms their fear that they don't belong in that language. There are two common misconceptions that deserve focus. First,we often wrongly assume that age of 56 equals proficiency.Many immigrant children speak their heritage language at home until they go to school,where English becomes 57.By college,English feels more comfortable,not because they learned it first,but because they use it more and,critically,were educated in it. Second,receptive bilinguals-those who understand a language but produce little or no speech in it-aren't inferior.With little formal linguistic support,they understand a minority language because it remains part of their environment.For them,receptive bilingualism is a rational58to their environment.They developed the skills they needed.Their59 isn't less valuable than production. 3 Most people don't realize that the type of bilingual you are today can change based on your environment, needs,and choices.I've watched students gain fluency through years of practice.I've also seen the60. Friends who grew up fluently bilingual gradually lose their heritage language after years of not using it. Bilingualism is 61. This matters because it gives you 62.If you're a receptive bilingual wishing to speak your heritage language,you can build on sophisticated comprehension rather than start from scratch.If you learned a language as an adult and feel limited by occasional mistakes,remember language proficiency isn't determined by when you learned it,but by how you63 it. Next time you hear someone 64 their own bilingualism-"I don't really speak it"or "My French isn't good enough"-ask them:What type of bilingual are you?And what type do you want to become? Understanding the spectrum isn't just about labels.It's about recognizing however you use two languages, you're already bilingual.The only question is whether you'll let that 65 open doors or close them-and whether you'll help others do the same. 51.A.counts on B.leaves out C.relates to D.takes in 52. A.awake B.defeat C.limit D.transform 53. A.attempted B.learned C.refused D.decided 54. A.discussion B.memory C.detail D.criticism 55. A.uncertain B.confident C.sympathetic D.realistic 56. A.acquisition B.evaluation C.discovery D.innovation 57. A.convincing B.challenging C.dominant D.distinct 58. A.contribution B.adaptation C.distribution D.demonstration 59. A.adoption B.conversation C.comprehension D.correspondence 60. A.latter B.average C.identical D.opposite 61. A.effective B.dynamic C.decisive D.fixed 62. A.initiative B.confusion C.discipline D.competence 63. A.assess B.use C.change D.like 64. A.appreciate B.broadcast C.commend D.dismiss 65. A.fear B.mistake C.identity D.focus III.Reading Comprehension Directions:Read passage A,B,and C.Each passage is followed by several questions or unfinished statements. For each of them there are four choices.Choose the one that fits best according to the information given in the passage you have just read. (A) Right before my grandmother died,a succession of negative events happened to me.During my walk to work every morning,I had a bad habit of drowning myself in ruminations about everything going wrong in my life:Why couldn't I sleep last night?Will work make me feel worse?Do I have to go? After my grandmother's funeral,I decided to call my mom during my walk to work.I wanted to make sure she was okay and provide her with a listening ear.Regardless of what I had going on(on top of losing my grandmother),I knew my mom needed my support.She seemed audibly brightened by the fact that I called her, and she thanked me at the end of our conversation.I wanted to continue helping her through this difficult time, so this phone call became our daily routine. Every time we spoke,I didn't worry about my own grief and anxiety-instead,I focused on my mom.My ruminations stopped before they even had the chance to begin;they were replaced by my efforts to make my mom feel better,smile and laugh during her period of grief.And I didn't realize it until much later,but those calls were exactly what I needed as well.Through that daily process,I was healing. A 2016 study published found that giving had greater benefits than receiving.Participants in the study who gave help showed reduced stress and increased feelings of reward in their brain imaging.Some of us might not need a study to prove that.For me,my mom taught me the importance of helping others long ago. She used to say the easiest way to be happy is to do at least one mitzvah (Hebrew for"act of kindness")every day.But through helping my mom,so many years later,I was able to realize the validity of her words.My daily calls,my "acts of kindness,"helped me move past the internal struggles I was waging. "I was on the edge of a cliff,and you were my life line"my mom said to me about a month-and-a-half after my grandmother died."You were the only person I could really talk to.You were my emotional support daughter.I don't know where I would be if it were not for you." "I'm glad I was able to help you,Mom.But ifI'm being honest,being there for you helped me too." 66.The word "ruminations"in Paragraph I is closest in meaning to A.rational reflections on everything B.quiet but strong disapproval C.repetitive negative thoughts D.sudden doubts about oneself 67.Why did the author decide to call her mom every day? A.Because she had a habit of calling her mom in the morning. B.Because she wanted to distract herself from work pressure. C.Because she hoped to support her mom through the hard time D.Because she urgently needed her mom's emotional support. 68.What change happened to the author after she started calling her mom daily? A.She became more anxious about her daily troubles. B.She found her negative thoughts gradually fade away. C.She decided to wage an internal war against her mom. D.She started to complain about her life to her mom. 69.Why does the author write this passage? A.To advise readers to call family or friends while walking to work every day. B.To show family members are the only ones who can help us out of trouble. 4 my life:Why couldn't I sleep last night?Will work make me feel worse?Do I have to go? After my grandmother's funeral,I decided to call my mom during my walk to work.I wanted to make sure she was okay and provide her with a listening ear.Regardless of what I had going on (on top of losing my grandmother),I knew my mom needed my support.She seemed audibly brightened by the fact that I called her, and she thanked me at the end of our conversation.I wanted to continue helping her through this difficult time, so this phone call became our daily routine. Every time we spoke,I didn't worry about my own grief and anxiety-instead,I focused on my mom.My ruminations stopped before they even had the chance to begin;they were replaced by my efforts to make my mom feel better,smile and laugh during her period of grief.And I didn't realize it until much later,but those calls were exactly what I needed as well.Through that daily process,I was healing. A 2016 study published found that giving had greater benefits than receiving.Participants in the study who gave help showed reduced stress and increased feelings of reward in their brain imaging.Some of us might not need a study to prove that.For me,my mom taught me the importance of helping others long ago. She used to say the easiest way to be happy is to do at least one mitzvah(Hebrew for"act of kindness")every day.But through helping my mom,so many years later,I was able to realize the validity of her words.My daily calls,my "acts of kindness,"helped me move past the internal struggles I was waging. "I was on the edge of a cliff,and you were my life line"my mom said to me about a month-and-a-half after my grandmother died."You were the only person I could really talk to.You were my emotional support daughter.I don't know where I would be if it were not for you." "I'm glad I was able to help you,Mom.But if I'm being honest,being there for you helped me too." 66.The word "ruminations"in Paragraph I is closest in meaning to A.rational reflections on everything B.quiet but strong disapproval C.repetitive negative thoughts D.sudden doubts about oneself 67.Why did the author decide to call her mom every day? A.Because she had a habit of calling her mom in the morning B.Because she wanted to distract herself from work pressure. C.Because she hoped to support her mom through the hard time. D.Because she urgently needed her mom's emotional support. 68.What change happened to the author after she started calling her mom daily? A.She became more anxious about her daily troubles. B.She found her negative thoughts gradually fade away. C.She decided to wage an internal war against her mom. D.She started to complain about her life to her mom 69.Why does the author write this passage? A.To advise readers to call family or friends while walking to work every day B.To show family members are the only ones who can help us out of trouble. C.To share how an attempt to help her mom actually helped herself in the end. D.To prove the conclusion of a study that giving had more benefits than receiving. (B) Looking for inspiration on where to volunteer abroad?Here's where you can make a difference with' International Volunteer HQ(IVHQ): Volunteer in Argentina Buenos Aires Cordoba ● Projects:Childcare,Teaching,Construction,Healthcare and Sports a1 Education Based in the bustling capital city of Buenos Aires or the inland cultural city of Cordoba ● Program Fees from CNY3,275 for 1 week 品 弱 Accommodation in a dormitory-style volunteer house or local homestay 1-24r6es Ap0s16+3n0 Program Fees Affordable Spanish language lessons available online famibes from CNY3275 Volunteer in Brazil 9 Rio de Janetro and surrounding suburbs Projects:Teaching English,Childcare,Sports and a unique Camival project ● Based in the vibrant city of Rio de Janeiro ● Program Fees from CN45,667 for 2 weeks ● Accommodation in a dormitory-style hostel in central Rio 岂 鼎 弱 ● Affordable Portuguese language lessons available 2-24 veeks Ages 18+ CNY5.667 Volunteer in the Galapagos Islands Puerto Vullamil on Isabela Island ● Eco-volunteers'dream Projects:Giant Tortoise Conservation,Environmental Conservation, Sea Turtle Nest Monitoring,Sustainable Agriculture,and Ecological Conservation and Restoration 】 Based in Puerto Villamil,on the southeastern edge of Isabela Island 貔 鼠 ● Program Fees from CN￥10，S26for2 weeks 2-12 works ● Program Foes Accommodation in a homestay with a local family trom Cm10,526 4 Volunteer in Colombla 9 Medelbn Projects:Teaching English,Childcare,Environmental Conservation, Women's Empowerment and Elderly Care ● Based in the beautiful city of Medellin,nestled in a valley in the Andes ● Program Fees from CNY2,797 for 1 week Accommodation in a local homestay or hostel 岂 Explore the 'City of Eternal Spring'and its natural beauty I.24 weckt Ages 184 CN2792 70.Which of the following volunteer fields is NOT mentioned in the passage as a service area of IVHQ? A.Language education. B.Women's rights. C.Environmental conservation. D.Technology promotion. 71.Where can you probably find this article? A.From a travel agency's promotional brochure. B.From a magazine introducing various landscapes. C.From the official website of an organization. D.From a local newspaper's editorial section. 72.Alice,a 17-year-old student,wants to devote herself to childcare by joining a 1-week volunteering program in childcare while staying with a local family.Which country or region can she choose? A.Argentina B.Brazil C.the Galapagos Islands D.Colombia (C) A common experience among bilinguals or multilinguals is "code switching,"or shifting between languages within a single conversation or even sentence.New brain imaging findings published this month by Sarah Frances Phillips underscore the ease of these switches and reveal that the supporting neurological patterns are highly similar to those in monolingual people.The study confirms that code switching,which some multilingual speakers view as"cheating,"is a normal and natural behavior. Phillips grew up in a bilingual household with a South Korean mother and African-American father, frequently code switching between Korean and English.This firsthand experience led her to recognize gaps in both linguistic and neurobiological understanding of code switching.She emphasized the importance of developing models for how brains operate across languages,rather than relying solely on monolingual frameworks. The study touches on the debated "bilingual advantage"hypothesis,which argues bilinguals excel at cognitively demanding tasks requiring the.inhibition of certain information to complete assignments successfully.These tasks tap into everyday skills like attention and working memory. Phillips cited Judith Kroll's research suggesting social aspects of language switching (e.g.,deciding when and how to switch)may explain this advantage.For Spanish-English bilinguals,conversing with another bilingual peer is the easiest mode,as they can use any words or combinations to convey thoughts.In contrast, communicating with monolingual speakers (either English or Spanish-only)requires significant effort to suppress the non-shared language,according to the adaptive control hypothesis.Current understanding of the bilingual brain holds that both languages are always accessible,even when interacting with monolinguals, forcing bilingual individuals to further develop working memory and attention skills to avoid incomprehensible switches. Phillips'new study focused on brain activity during language switching while composing words. Magnetoencephalography(MEG),the measurement of the magnetic field generated by the electrical activity of neurons,was used to track 20 English-Korean bilingual participants,observing neural responses during word combination.In monolinguals,pairs like"icicles"and "melt"trigger a larger activity peak in the left anterior temporal lobe due to meaningful combination,while non-combinable pairs (e.g,"melt"and "jump")do not produce this effect. The study replicated these monolingual findings in bilingual participants:meaningful pairs like "icicles" and "melt"triggered increased activity in the left anterior temporal lobe compared to non-combinable pairs. This pattern was observed both during language switching (between English and Korean)and across orthographies(Roman and Korean characters),regardless of language or word representation. Phillips noted that the left anterior temporal lobe's ability to combine concepts meaningfully without slowdown demonstrates that this process is natural for the brain,and something bilingual individuals should not avoid.She stressed that code switching is natural for bilingual people,while maintaining a single language is more difficult.Despite many bilinguals holding negative attitudes toward code switching(viewing it as"bad" or believing they should stick to one language),the research confirms it is not harmful to the brain."It's important to recognize the fact that something doesn't look like monolingual behavior doesn't mean it's deviant,"she emphasized. 73.What is the core conclusion of Phillips'new study? A.Code switching is a normal and natural behavior that doesn't do harm to the brain. B.Bilingual speakers are faster at cognitively demanding tasks than monolinguals. C.The social aspects of language switching can help explain the bilingual advantage. D.The left anterior temporal lobe is only active when processing words in one language. 74.What motivated Phillips to conduct research on code switching? A.Lack of research on bilingual advantage. B.Her experiences of growing up bilingual. C.The debate over bilingual advantage. D.Needs to develop new research methods. 75.The word"deviant"in the last paragraph is closest in meaning to A.acceptable B.temporary C.abnormal D.beneficial 5 76.What does the research reveal about code-switching? A.It relies on brain parts distinct from those for monolingual language processing. B.It creates a bilingual advantage by suppressing language for monolinguals. C.It enables faster conceptual processing than monolingual speech. D.It shares the same neural mechanisms with monolingual comprehension. Section D Directions:Read the following passage.Fill in each blank with a proper sentence given in the box.Each sentence can be used only once.Note that there are two more sentences than you need. A.After work,I return home to my anchor-my family who keep me grounded. B.Their drive to make a difference keeps me grounded and reminds me why I chose this path. C.Together we have shared long days,laughter,challenges,a difference of opinion and breakthroughs D.When people come together with purpose,transformation follows-often beyond what we can imagine. E.Their support and mentorship shaped not only my professional path but also the kind of leader I try to be. AB:It has been filled with people and moments that have shaped who I am today-professionally and personally. My 6,000 days with UNV As I complete my 6,000 days with the United Nations Volunteers (UNV),I find myself reflecting on a journey that has been nothing short of extraordinary.77These 6,000 days also mirror UN Volunteers' evolving role in accelerating the Sustainable Development Goals,from promoting inclusive goverance to advancing climate resilience and youth empowerment through volunteer action. I have seen volunteers walk through disaster-hit areas as first responders,spreading education about why voting is so important,ensuring people are aware of their rights in underserved communities,working on preventing violent extremism,and serving with dignity and compassion in places where hope seemed dim. 78 From Bonn to Bangkok,Istanbul to Islamabad,Nairobi to New Delhi,I have had the privilege of working with some of the most dedicated professionals across the UNV family.79We are all bound by a shared commitment to service. Over the years,the group of people I've worked with has come to hold a special place in my heart.Our connection goes beyond a mere professional relationship.I have been fortunate to work under supervisors and managers who believed in me and gave me space to learn,room to improvise and the encouragement to rise stronger.80They taught me that leadership is not about giving direction;it's about enabling people to find their own. IV.Productive Grammar Directlons:After reading the passage below,fill in the blanks to make the passage coherent and grammatically correct, Voluniourisin Voluntourism-when affluent Westerncrs spend loads of money for the opportunity to travel to and "improve"a community-is gaining popularity.This is usually done through a travel agency 1 sets up the voluntourists with a region in need.Indeed,many of these "voluntourists"probably have good intentions-they are willing to assist people who2 not have the same resources as them.However,their efforts often have no beneficial long term effect on the community. Voluntourists are mostly assigned menial labor such as building schools and houses.This makes almost no sense.Professional bricklayers from the community could easily build the school faster and 3 better safety and craftsmanship.The community would probably be better off with funds4(transfer)directly to it for the independent construction of local infrastructure. The travel companies turn a profit,and the volunteers get some great memories,but the community 5 leave behind rarely reaps more than short-term benefits from their trip,especially as volunteers usually don't return or think about the long-term for the community.Voluntourism may even harm a community.For example,the orphanages may make conditions worse so that visitors pity the children more and end up6(give)more money. There also exists a disturbing fact7 volunteers often treat the people they claim to help in a culturally insensitive manner-things they definitely wouldn't do in a developed country.This idea of shelling out tens of thousands of dollars to"fix"a country while in reality treating the people88 they were inferior sounds arrogant. If volunteers 9(not allow)to take improper photos of their journey and share them all over social media,would they still go?Undoubtedly,there are people who would say yes,but 10 (help)in a meaningful and sustainable way instead of doing temporary favors,they should take a step back and try to work on solving the underlying societal problems behind these poor communities. V.Translation Directions:Translate the following sentences into English,using the words given in the brackets. 1.人们越是对灾民感同身受，就越有可能慷慨解粪。((likely) 2.直到她向我生动描述了那场事故，我才意识到她那时有多绝望。(account) 3.在唐代，作为连接中国南北的主动脉，大运河对人们的社会和经济生活产生了深远影响.(difference) 6 上海中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语听力文稿及答案 ll.Grammar and Vocabulary 21-25 DCDCA 26-30 DCABC 31-35 BDAAB 36-40 DBBCA 41-45(AB)CAB(BD)46-50 D(AC)(AE)(AD)E Ill.Reading Comprehension 51-55 BCCDA 56-60 ACBCD 61-65 BABDC 66-69 CCBC 70-72 DCA 73-76 ABCD 77-80(AB)BCE IV.Productive Grammar 1.that/which 2.may 3.with 4.transferred 5.they6.giving 7.that 8.as if 9.weren't allowed 10.to help V.Translation 1,人们越是对灾民感同身受，就越有可能慷慨解囊。(likely) The more people empathize with the disaster victims,the more likely they are to donate generously. 2.直到她向我生动描述了那场事故，我才意识到她那时有多绝望。(account) Not until she gave me a vivid account of that accident did I realize how desperate she was at that time 3.在唐代，作为连接中国南北的主动脉，大运河对人们的社会和经济生活产生了深远 影响。(difference) In the Tang Dynasty,serving as the main route connecting northern and southern China,the Grand Canal made a profound difference to people's social and economic life. 上海中学2025学年第一学期期末考试 高二英语听力文稿及答案 I.Listening Comprehension 1-5 DBDCD 6-10 BBCDA 11-13BCA 14-16ABD 17-20 CCBD I.Grammar and Vocabulary 21-25 DCDCA 26-30 DCABC 31-35 BDAAB 36-40 DBBCA 41-45(AB)CAB(BD)46-50 D(AC)(AE)(AD)E III.Reading Comprehension 51-55 BCCDA 56-60ACBCD 61-65 BABDC 66-69 CCBC 70-72DCA 73-76ABCD 77-80(AB)BCE IV.Productive Grammar 1.that/which 2.may 3.with 4.transferred 5.they 6.giving 7.that 8.as if 9.weren't allowed 10.to help V.Translation L.人们越是对灾民感同身受，就越有可能慷慨解囊。(ky) The more people empathize with the disaster victims,the more likely they are to donate generously. 2.直到她向我生动描述了那场事故，我才意识到她那时有多绝望。(account) Not until she gave me a vivid account of that accident did Irealize how desperate she was at that time. 3.在唐代，作为连接中国南北的主动脉，大运河对人们的社会和经济生活产生了深远影响。(difference) In the Tang Dynasty,serving as the main route connecting northern and southern China,the Grand Canal made a profound difference to people's social and economic life. Transeript I.Listening Comprehension SectionA Directions:In Section A.you will hear ten short conversations between two speakers.At the end of each conversation,a question will be asked about what was said.The conversations and the questions will be spoken only once.After you hear a conversation and the question about it,read the four possible answers on your paper.and decide which one is the best answer to the question you have heard. 1.M:I've had a terrible cough for the past few days. W:Don't worry.I'll check your lungs to see what might be causing it Q:What is most probably the woman's job? 2.M:Look at this old photo.Ican'eve recoie myself.in that schoouform. W:Yeah,and Jenny had that short haircut back then,like a boy. Q:What are they talking about? 3.M:The dishes here are really awful!I'm seriously considering leaving! W:I've,heard the desserts are quite good.We still have something to look forward to. Q:Where does the conversation most probably take place? 4.M:Would you like to go see a movie later? W:Id love to,but I'm quite busy at the moment.I have a paper due tomorrow. Q:Why does the woman decline the invitation? 5.M:Hi,Annie!You are looking better.It's nice to have you back W:Thanks.I just hope I can catch up on all the work I've missed. Q:What does Annie mean? 6.W:It's pouring outside,and I'm really worried about Alice.She should have been here 20 minutes ago. M:You'd better text her to check what's going on,and maybe you can decide on a different meeting place. Q:What does the man suggest the woman do next? 7.M:Tom is the first one to submit his essay again.He's so quick! nat time. W:Actually,he always jumps to conclusions without considering all the facts Q:What can be implied from this conversation? 8.M:I'm interested in the volunteer positions here.Could you provide me with more information? 响。(difference) W:Sorry,the person in charge isn't here right now,but you can browse the brochure. rand Canal made Q:What is the man doing? 9.M:Peter has taken on a new hobby.This time,he has decided to master the guitar! W:He always talks big. Q:What is the woman's attitude towards Peter's new hobby? 10.M:Shall we split the bill for dinner? W:What!I thought you were treating us this time! > Q:What does the woman mean? fee, Section B phra Directions:In Section'B.you will hear one longer conversation and two short passages.After each hom conversation or passage,you will be asked several questions.The conversation and the passages will be read Now twice.but the questions will be spoken only once.When you hear a question.read the four possible answers on Ques your paper and decide which one would be the best answer to the question you have heard. 14.丙 Questions 11 through 13 are based on the following passage. 15.W Salt is essential for our survival.However,many people consume too much salt,which can lead to serious 16.W health issues like high blood pressure and heart disease. The World Health Organization recommends a daily salt intake of less than 5grams,roughy a teaspoon. Quest Surprisingly,some regions report average salt consumption of 17grams per day,significantly exceeding this guideline. 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M:Yeal 13.What is the passage mainly about? W:Let's isn't terr Questions 14 through 16 are based on the following passage. M:OK, Jane Sue sent her 2-year-old pet dog,named Rocky,off to her first day of work in mid-September.Her Now lis employer?A dog cafe in Fuzhou,in southeastem China."feel it's just like parents sending their kids offto Questio school"the 27-year-old girl told the reporer as she dropped Rocky off for her new part-time job."Rocky gets 17.Wha toplaywithoher dogs and won feesoysheadded Inaddition to beingsuounded by playmates,Sue 18.How says Rocky's job in the cafe allows her to save money If she leaves Rocky at home,she has to run the 19.Whi air-conditioning all day. 20.Wha Pet cafesare a big business in China Visitors get tointeract with the animals that wander in the shop, allowing theowners tocharge more.Customers visiting China's cat and dog cafes usually pay an fee,ranging from30-60 yuan per person,or simply need to order something like a cup of coffee. 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Questions 17 through 20 are based on the following conversation. exceeding this M:Hey,do you have a minute?Our trip to New York is less than a month away,and I wanted to discuss some transportation options with you. ts,during long W:I thought we'd just get a metro card there. salt,making it M:That's expensiveoptionEach rideis75.Thatladd upquiekly,especially if were sightseeing. and its link to W:Well,what are the other options? daily intake to M:We could get a city pass.For $35,we'd get unlimited subway and local bus rides for seven days.But that docs not include the express buses,which travel between the five main areas of New York. g solely on salt W:That would be a problem.Do we have other options? intake,we can M:Well,we could get the bus plus pass.They're $30,and they include the express bus,but not the subway. W:Well,is it convenient to get around by bus? M:I'm not sure-I've never been to New York before.Also,it can be stressful trying to figure out bus routes. W:Well,is there an option that includes everything? M:Yeah,there's a flexi pass.It's $55,and it provides access to all the services for seven days W:Let's just get that one then.I'd rather not worry about transportation while we're there.And $55 for a week isn't terribly expensive. M:OK.then.Let's get the flexi pass. (Now listen again please.) Beptember.Her Questious: heir kids off to 17.What locations does the express bus travel between? b."Rocky gets 18.How much does the city pass cost? playmates,Sue 19.Which option does NOT include the subway? has to run the 20.What can we leamn about the man from the conversation? er in the shop, ay an entrance